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Greenwich Human Services Board Winter Coat Drive Runs Through Dec 15

“At this time of year there is much to be thankful for. But the pandemic has impacted some people far more than others, and those struggling financially or coping with homelessness are hurting the most.” – Jeffrey Medina, Greenwich Board of Human Services member Continue Reading →

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CLC Receives $200,000 Grant from Bank of America

Children’s Learning Centers announced that they are the recipients of a $200,000 grant from Bank of America, through its “Neighborhood Builders” program. 

As an awardee, they receive a  grant, plus a year of leadership training for Marc Jaffe, the Executive Director, as well as an emerging leader within CLC. Additionally, they will join a network of peer organizations across the US with the opportunity to access capital to expand their impact. 

CLC classroom. Contributed photo. CLC is the second largest provider of early education and care in Connecticut. CLC typically serves nearly 1,000 children daily, 87% of whom are considered low-income. Continue Reading →

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Arguimbau Art Schedules Holiday Show 2020

Peter and Kim Arguimbau have reopened their art gallery to the public located in back country Greenwich this holiday season. After exhibiting on Greenwich Avenue and Riverside over the past few years, Arguimbau Art has relocated back to the original historic Red Barn, where Peter has painted, been commissioned and restored paintings for over 30 years. Arguimbau paints in the traditional Flemish Technique, grinding his own colors from powdered pigments. His paintings exude luminous light combined with old world luster. New works, along with his collection of older paintings including classic marines, water views, landscapes, portraits and animals can be viewed in this unique, picturesque setting overlooking Grays Pond. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Ballet Academy Dances Around Covid with a Digital Production of The Nutcracker

This fall Greenwich Ballet Academy dancers in The Nutcracker were filmed in groups no larger than 10 in a dance studio ingeniously converted to a performance space. With creative editing, the annual holiday classic will be premiered online. Continue Reading →

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